. >> things are improving for holiday travelers in the d.c. area. earlier today, dulles was experiencing delays because of the high wind. thursday and friday, thousands of flights were delayed or canceled because of the storm that hit the midwest. before noon today, those numbers drop below 70. bwi . marshall airport is not reporting any current weather delays. three baltimore county offices are being hailed as heroes after pulling a man from the burning car. the man was driving around bethlehem boulevard around 2:30 this morning when he hit a light pole. when officers arrived, the car was smoking. they were able to rescue the man before it burst into flames the driver was flown to shock trauma. there is no word on his condition or what could have caused the accident. washington is closed for holidays just nine days before we go over the fiscal cliff. when they return, they will return to the familiar stalemate. president obama is calling on both sides to find a compromise. >> before heading off to hawaii to celebrate christmas, president obama trie